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Be careful how you treat the musicians working with you. It is saddening that when you see a musician from elsewhere, you treat him with respect and pay him well to play for you (with 'abeg' sef). But when you return to base, you treat your musicians like crap. You shout at and demean your drummer at the slightest opportunity; your keyboardist has a need and tells you, you start telling him tales by moonlight, and you never appreciate your bass guitarist for all the effort he puts in.
Then you expect them to give you their best and be there at your beck and call.
Do not be surprised at what will happen when they've had their fill of your insolence.
You want your musicians to be loyal and and not disappoint you? Treat them well-financially and all round. Learn to regularly appreciate and take care of your musicians. They in turn will take you as family and go the extra mile for you.
Brethren, treat your musicians well.